Research Expertise

The School of Journalism and Communication maintains a strong and dynamic approach to research. Our staff are frequently engaged by both public and private sector organisations to undertake consulting work.

Below is a list of our Areas of Expertise and the Academic staff members who specialise in this area.

Areas of Expertise	Academic
Development communication	Associate Professor Eric Louw Dr Levi Obijiofor Associate Professor Pradip Thomas Associate Professor Elske van de Fliert
Communication for social change	Associate Professor Pradip Thomas Associate Professor Elske van de Fliert
Political communication	Dr Richard Fitzgerald  Associate Professor Eric Louw
Media representations & media language	Dr Richard Fitzgerald Dr Shuang Liu Associate Professor Eric Louw Dr Levi Obijiofor Dr Aparna Hebbani
New media and the commercialisation of popular culture	Dr Nicholas Carah
Environmental communication	Dr Kitty van Vuuren
Intercultural communication	Dr Shuang Liu Dr Levi Obijiofor Dr Aparna Hebbani
Citizen journalism	Professor Michael Bromley Dr John Cokley
Journalism Studies & Future of journalism	Professor Michael Bromley Dr John Cokley
Media ethics	Dr Rhonda Breit

 

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